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Before he became the Varsity Basketball Coach and Middle School English Teacher, Kyle Wilson was a Wissahickon student (Class of '85)! Coach joins the podcast to talk about cutting through the woods in the 80s, playing tough against the older kids at Knight's Park, and why he picked basketball as the sport to pursue. Plus, the complexities of coaching your own kids, memorable players through the years, and the responsibility of being a black teacher/coach.

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Jess was a TWO Sport Athlete in high school. Learn about the hard work that went into becoming a Freshman Starter in basketball and earning a Kent State Scholarship in Track. We get into the make-up of Penllyn, the legacy of her own family, and the impact Jess’ older brother had on MY life. Plus, Jess talks about her long-time friendship with The First Girl I Ever Loved. Jess is also a Deputy Sheriff in Alameda County in the Bay Area, and we discuss her path through the Police Department as a black woman, and her role as a Training Officer at the Academy.

Jess’ IG For “Black & Blue” Series: @J_Iggie1899

Facebook: @WWFINHS

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IG: @wewerentfriendsinhighschool